Amelia vs Pamela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Pamela Rank #2,147

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2147 for Pamela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Pamela ___

  • Pamela Jean
  • Pamela Sue
  • Pamela Ann
  • Pamela Lynn
  • Pamela Jo
  • Pamela Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Pamela

Susan Linda Sandra Gary Larry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Pamela more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Pamela at #2147 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Pamela mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Pamela means "all sweetness, all honey" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Pamela boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Pamela is primarily a girl name.

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